MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

November 29, 2012MLS GOAL OF THE YEARSounders Patrick Ianni (video)

NEW YORK ---Seattle Sounders FC defender Patrick Ianni has been awarded the 2012 AT&T Goal of the Year by Major League Soccer.

On June 20 against Sporting Kansas City, Ianni launched himself horizontally to meet Mauro Rosales curling free kick with a right-footed side volley inside the near post. The goal tied the match in the 15th minute and the game ended 1-1.

The AT&T Goal of the Year was determined by an online and text fan vote, after 64 initial nominations for the award were eventually narrowed to four finalists.